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Verse:Then shalt thou call, and the LORD shall answer; thou shalt cry, and he shall say, Here I am. —Isaiah 58:9, KJV
I understand that January comes around every year, so why does it always creep up on me? Somehow, though, I manage to make at least two New Year’s resolutions, which I promptly forget. Last year I was a little more determined to do this thing right. As I packed away my Christmas decorations, I asked the Lord to give me a resolution that would bring honor to His name and make it last all year.
Through the years, my Nativity scenes have downsized from life-size figures on the lawn to small porcelain figurines on a table.
Whatever their size, though, they are a reminder of the love of God and of what I want to be —someone who trusts in God and who will be the best listener, obedient to Him as He reveals Himself to me. As I carefully placed each fragile figurine back in its place in the Styrofoam liner, a thought occurred to me. Lord, I believe it would bring honor to Your name if I, too, could “fit in” in the life You want for me this year— in my home, in the community, and in my precious church.
Would You show me how and give me extra strength to do what You want? Being involved in our church’s community services for several years has given me insight into the problems of many poverty-stricken families in our community.
My steps have slowed some since I turned seventy-two a few months ago, but I stay on call for these families and distribute many articles of clothing weekly. Recently, our church started a new venture called Hope for the Hungry.
Immediately, I felt the Lord urging me to volunteer.
I believe this was the answer to my resolution to “fit in.” I thank Him, my forever Friend, for letting me be a part of this successful ministry, “fitting in” with great workers of God. Now many starry-eyed children are not as hungry anymore.
Our Hope for the Hungry has expanded to include an Angel Tree this year, providing gifts and toys for the children, new clothing, and Bibles.
No matter who you are, you can “fit in” in this world and spread joy, making an impact on children for the rest of their lives. Pray for me and my commitments this year. May we all do our part to spread the word —Jesus is coming to end hunger forever!
Jane Wiggins Moore